Look who’s talking

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phrase

Used when someone is guilty of the thing they accuse another person of.

John, who is always late, told Meera she needs to be on time - I said, look who's talking!
Visual representation of "look who’s talking" - Used when someone is guilty of the thing they accuse another person of

Often appears as...

  • you're one to talk
  • look at yourself first

Usage tips

Colloquial,Idiomatic

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Irony Usage

The phrase can be used ironically to point out someone's lack of self-awareness.

Illustration for Irony Usage
When the messy roommate complained about a few dishes, I had to say, 'Look who's talking!'
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Casual Tone

It's normally used in informal contexts among friends or family, not in professional settings.

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After my sister criticized my TV choices, I laughed and said, 'Look who's talking!'
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Deflecting Criticism

This phrase is used to deflect criticism by highlighting the critic's own flaws.

Illustration for Deflecting Criticism
My boyfriend told me I spend too much time on my phone, so I replied, 'Look who's talking!'
Visual representation of the word "Look who’s talking"

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